"Steak… I can't remember the last time I had one. You said you will pay, right? Should I get another dessert?" Teddy said, beaming as he looked over the menu of the famous restaurant they were in. After seeing the exam results, Matthew had decided to treat him to a proper meal. He figured they both earned it.
"That looks delicious!" the ghost girl exclaimed. She'd been fussing over the menu ever since they walked in. "I want some too."
The server placed the cast-iron plate on the table with a soft sizzle. At the center was a thick Wagyu strip, its marbled fat forming perfect white webs through the meat. Butter pooled at the corners, mixing with a dark soy glaze that sent up a rich, smoky aroma. On the side, pink salt crystals sparkled like tiny bits of quartz.
Matthew's stomach tightened. Sadly, he couldn't even focus on his own steak right now.
